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SEC to Propose 'Regulation Crypto' for Digital Asset Offerings

Created at 11 Aug · 4:16 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has scheduled a meeting to propose 'Regulation Crypto,' a new rule aimed at providing a structured path for legal issuance of digital assets. This move follows the Senate's failure to advance the Clarity Act.

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Key Numbers

August 14SEC meeting date for proposal
2-3 monthsexpected comment period

Who's Involved

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
regulatory body proposing new crypto rule
Paul Atkins
SEC Chairman with crypto regulatory plan
Jaret Seiberg
TD Cowen analyst commenting on the proposal
SEC to Propose 'Regulation Crypto' for Digital Asset Offerings

↳ Why This Matters

This proposed regulation could offer a clearer pathway for digital asset offerings, potentially reducing regulatory uncertainty for crypto firms and fostering capital formation within the U.S. market.

Key facts

  • The SEC will propose 'Regulation Crypto' to create a path for legal digital asset offerings.
  • The proposal aims to allow crypto firms to raise capital without triggering SEC registration.
  • The meeting to propose the rule is scheduled for August 14.
  • This initiative follows the Senate's inaction on the Clarity Act.
  • The rule will include a public comment period before finalization.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a meeting to propose 'Regulation Crypto,' a new rule designed to establish a more durable framework for the issuance of digital assets. The proposal aims to provide a structured path for crypto businesses to raise capital without automatically triggering SEC registration requirements, and to offer an exit path from SEC jurisdiction once active management of projects ceases.

The SEC's meeting is scheduled for August 14, with the three-member commission set to open the proposal for public comment. This development comes shortly after the U.S. Senate adjourned without a procedural vote on the Clarity Act, legislation intended to clarify oversight roles for the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the crypto market.

Analysts view 'Regulation Crypto' as a significant step toward providing regulatory certainty for the crypto industry, potentially being the first of several rulemakings by the SEC. Prior to this formal rulemaking process, the SEC had issued various policy statements on digital assets, but these lacked the long-term durability of a formal rule.

The approval process for 'Regulation Crypto' is expected to involve a comment period of typically two to three months, followed by a potentially lengthy rewrite phase before finalization. The SEC has also been working with the CFTC on a shared 'taxonomy' for defining various crypto assets and their jurisdictions, and continues to develop its approach to tokenized securities.

Frequently asked questions

'Regulation Crypto' is a proposed rule by the U.S. SEC to create a structured path for legal issuance of certain digital assets, aiming to provide regulatory clarity for crypto businesses.

The SEC has scheduled a meeting for August 14 to propose the regulation.

The failure of the Clarity Act in the Senate highlights the need for regulatory clarity in the crypto space, making the SEC's proposed 'Regulation Crypto' a more immediate focus.

Following the proposal, there will be a public comment period, typically lasting two to three months, before the SEC potentially revises and finalizes the rule.

What Happens Next

01The SEC commission will meet to propose Regulation Crypto.
02The proposal will be opened for public comment.
03The SEC will likely undertake further rulemakings for crypto assets.

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How It Developed

The SEC has scheduled a meeting to propose 'Regulation Crypto'.
The proposal aims to create a tailored offering regime for certain investment contracts.
This follows the Senate's failure to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
The rule is expected to offer a path for crypto firms to raise capital without triggering SEC registration.
A comment period of two to three months will follow the proposal.
The SEC has previously issued policy statements on digital assets.

Sources

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U.S. SEC sets meeting to propose Reg Crypto to support certain digital assets offeringsCoinDesk

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